Few singles I want review this week, but here they are:
"When The Sun Goes Down" - Arctic Monkeys (3.5/5
"When I Think of You" - Lee Ryan (2/5)
"You're Beautiful" - James Blunt (5/5)
"Heartbeats" - Jose Gonzales (4/5)
"When The Sun Goes Down" - Arctic Monkeys (3.5/5)
Second single from the Arctic Monkeys isn't as frenetic as the first--it starts acapella--but quickly takes off from there with driving electric guitars. No ones going to accuse their lead singer of being a good vocalist, but this is overall pretty good stuff. A likely second #1 for them. (1/16)
"When I Think of You" - Lee Ryan (2/5)
His last single wasn't bad, but this is is pretty borning saccharine stuff. Sounds remotely '60s-ish, but lacks much personality. Haven't yet heard his former Blue bandmate Antony Costa's first solo effort yet, but I'm hoping it's better than this. (1/30)
"You're Beautiful" - James Blunt (5/5)
Americans are just discovering--and taking quite a liking to--James Blunt, last year's biggest new artist in Britian. "You're Beautiful," which just cracked the top 40, is a simple, pure love song driven by melancholy acoustic guitars, piano, and strong production. Blunt himself sounds a bit like Will Young crossed with Chris Martin. Check out the video where he takes off his clothes! (U.S. release)
"Heartbeats" - Jose Gonzales (4/5)
Here's something new to discover--soft, understated vocals over acoustic guitar. Gonzales, who is surprisingly Swedish (Argentine parents), weaves a gentle love story here. At under 3 mintues it's sure afraid to wear out its welcome--and welcome it is. (1/9)
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